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Maine Township High School South, Park Ridge, III. 60068

Oct. 31,1975

Hyde and Mikva Lecture

Rep. Henry Hyde (Rep.) Representatives Henry Hvde (Republican! and Abner Mikva (DemocratI came to speak to government classes the week before last and left Maine South students with a better insight as to how our government works. Both guests were asked to speak on how Congress works, but Mr. Mikva. having probably remembered his government classes when he was in high school, spoke instead on gun control, claiming that he thought the students would be bored with a speech on congressional workings. Representative Mikva has sponsored a bill now in congress proposing the prohibition of the manufacture, sale and distribution of all handguns. Be-

tween 1963 and 1973 more Americans died bv handguns in the United States than all of the American soldiers killed in Viet Nam. .Northern Ireland is onethird more safe than the US and when someone is shot there at least we know why. Mr. Henry Hyde did tell about congressional workings but it was not exactly boring. The representative, when asked questions about energy replied that he would favor a bill lessening the restrictions of strip mining operations as the U.S.. has over 60 per cent of the worlds coal supply. He felt, as most congressmen do. that the federal government should not directly subsidize the City of New York but should give money to the state to give to the city. .Marijuana is also a controversial issue and when asked if he would vote for its decriminalization in Illinois as it is in Oregon, Mr. Mikva replied yes. Decnminalization would

Maine Souths annual football brunch will be held Sunday. NoRep. Abner Mtkva (Dem.) vember 16, at 11 a.m. at the Park Ridge Country Club. All varsity football players, their parents. Pep Club members, Hawkettes, and cheerleaders are cordially invited to attend. Student unconscious after blow Tickets for the brunch are $5 each and will be available on head ... man falls over from through Ms. Bobrich, Ms. GoU. heart attack ... girl lying on and Ms. Sellers after October 17. ground after auto accident ... Would you have been able to save these three people?

Kathleen Patt will now compete with other winners to become one of the two state representatives to the national competition. Two winners and an all expense paid trip to Williamsburg, Virginia this January to attend seminars on educational and social issues and to be on hald for the selection of the national winner. The grand prize winner receives a $10,000 scholarship and will have her "Bicentennial Minute presented on the CBS television network.

SC Aims for Full Course Credit By Beth Lee Although driving to school is convenient, parking at school is another story. This summer the school hired contractors to repave the parking lots. In doing so the parking lines were shortened by a foot. For students who are careless in their parking habits, the distance between lines is not enough. Consequently thev receive a parking ticket Although the tickets have printed on them Maine South Student Council. " the monev made from the tickets goes to the Senior Class. Student Council has been trying to get newtickets printed but the administration won t print new ones until the old ones are used up The complaints about lounge tapes are still heard among the juniors and seniors with lounge privileges. Complaints range from "you cant hear the

Bandorama, a musical interlude with an upbeat, is scheduled for Saturday. November 8, at 8 p.m. Admmission will be by activity tickets or Music Booster Cards. Price without identification will be $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students. The Concert and Marching Band will be performing selected numbers from the 1975 football

First Aid Class to Start

The selection committee was composed of Thomas O'Brien, Michael Myer, Joel Morris, and Steve LoBiie.

music." to "that music is as old as my mother.' Student Council designated the problem to a committee that will investigate the possibilitv of buving a jukebox. WMTH says that the quality of the tapes would improve if hew records could be bought. Student Council will also look into the possibilitv of giving money to WMTH for records. Some members said that WDAI should be played through the intercom instead of tapes. Sharon Beckman. president of Student Council moved that participation on Student Council should be given academic credit. The amount of credit given would have to be determined by a committee of Student Council members. Social Science teachers and the administration. HopefuUv. the offering of credit would fill up some of the openings on the freshman level. and make Student Council more effective.

"No, I think teachers would be extra careful, thev wouldn't really want to offend anyone."' Sophomore Lynn Eness commented that "teachers wouldn't really say what thev thought about you." When teachers were asked if they would say the same things with students present, Mrs. Cynthia Gilmore, Home Economics teacher, replied, "Yes. We want the parents to relate what we say to the student anyhow.'• Mr. Joel Morris, Social Science teacher, said that he would sau the same things, "but would use a little more discretion." Mr. Kenneth Beatty, English teacher, commented that "99 out of 100 limes I wouldn't mind if a student was present. I always try to tell the positive points of a student, but once in a great while, maybe every three or four years, you run into a student with a special emotional problem which can only be discussed with the parents.

1975-76 Concert Band Bandorama Scheduled at South for Nov. 8

Football Brunch

Patt G>mpetes for CBS Kathleen Patt has been chosen as the Maine South High School winner in the Bicentennial Seniors scholarships competition. This Maine South competition is part of a nationwide • scholarship program for high school seniors currently being conducted by the .National Association of Secondary School * Principals with funds from the Shell Oil Co. Runner-up was David Gawaluck and Michael Damian Sandrock. Kathleen s winning composition consists of a Bicentennial Minute " and a commentary discussing the relevance of this minute for today and for America's future. She also scored high on a current events test.

mean that if a person had a small amount of pof with him the violation would be about the same as a traffic ticket. He also had somfe views on energy, disagreeing with Henry Hyde on the strip mining issue. He feels that money should be spent to find new sources of energy such as solar and atomic energy. Typifying the democratic stereotype. Representative Mikva feels that the large oil companies should have a higher excessive profits tax and that there should be a roll back on oil prices.

Parent-teacher Conferences will be held November 4. (A-Li and 18 (M-Z). Teachers are usually semi-enthusiastic about talking to parents, but students feelings about conferences varied. "I don't like them." said one senior boy, "I never know what my teachers are going to say about me." A sophomore commented that seeing teachers talk to parents was like "watching a news show. I could really care less about conferences, " Senior Susan Albachiaro. disagreed with that thought. "I encourage my parents to come. I like them to meet my teachers." An underclassman agreed to that by saying. "Conferences give my parents a good chance to understand my teachers and school. I always give them a bias opinion." Changing the question to whether or not students felt that teachers would say the same things about them If they were there, Sue Dziekanski. "78 said

This year the Health Department will offer a new quarter class on first aid and personal safety and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). This mini-course will be offered to any student who has ninth period free, and enrollment is limited to 15 students. No credit will be given. This course is being offered so

that students can obtain basic knowledge of first aid for use in emergency situations and in getting summer jobs. Last year a Maine East teacher had a cardiac arrest and died because no one knew what to do to save him. Also, a young girl from New Jersey saved her father's life by administering CPR when he had a heart attack. The government is trying to get one out of everv five persons skilled in CPR. By the use of machines you learn how to keep a person alive by a series of • Please turn to page 3

halftimes. .Numbers are expected to include "Lover," 'Showcase for Band, " "Mercy. Mercy, Mercy" and a bicentennial salute. Specialty arrangements will feature a trumpet solo in "Quejada": " A r t i s t r y and R h v t h m " arranged by Kenton; and the Hawkettes dancing to "Scottish Folk Songs.•• This particular number is to honor Ruth Leask. our 1975-76 AFS student from Scotland. Bandorama will be in the spectator g\'m to enable the band to do marching formations already demonstrated for the home football fans. The second half will be "in concert " — the seated performance. Bandorama has been well received in the past, and students are urged to go this year. Mr. .McLean, band director, and the band would appreciate all vour support. Why not start off your Saturday night by checking out the action at the spectator gym? That way. we 11 all know what music to expect when football goes downstate!

Souths WMTH Airs Locally Which local radio station plays all types of music, from classical to hard rock, covers local sports and news, and puts together those great tapes you can hear only in the Maine South lounge? WMTH, 88.5FM is the Radio Voice of Maine Township. Its staff of 79 hard-working and ambitious students plan, engineer, direct, announce, produce, and cover the latest news and sports from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The staff produces four daily shows. 'Great Composers ' consists of classical music and broadcasts at 1 p.m. daily, and "Theater Music, " tunes from TV, and musicals airs at 2;05 p.m. 'Sounds from the Underground" (sorry — its lot live from a New York subway) plays the latest in hard rock and comes on at 3:05 p.m. "28 Survey" plays the top 40 hits beginning at 4:05 p.m. In addition to these old favorites, the staff has added two new shows this year. "Review' at 10:55 a.m. is a critique of entertainment. A report is given on all the latest books, movies. TV shows, plays, and even albums. "Friday Special ' at 1:05 p.m. on Fridays explores a world of subjects. Stories about contemporary musicians and other popular topics are featured. Who puts all this together? Mr.

Ralph Wagoner is the faculty sponsor. Kim Hendee acts as student director, assisted by Dave Downing. Adrian Sakowitz. Sports Director. Dan .Nocchi. News Director, Nancy Bums. Music Director, and Chris Durack, Chief Engineer are responsible for the fine production of the various shows. Twenty-five announcers cover shows, news, sports, and music. A special feature this year will lake place on Saturday, Decem-

ber 20 from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. A 1930 s dance marathon will be similated by the WMTH staff, who will come donned in 30's attire. This money-raising event will be broadcast live bv (who else?i WMTH for 17 straight hours. Dont miss the fun and excitement of listening to your favorite couple dance to fame and glory in 30's style, and don't forget to tune in dailv until then to "88.5 on your FM Dial."

A behind-the-scenes glance at the WMTH studio during broadcasting time.


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